BMW recalling 154,472 vehicles over fuel pumps
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BMW is recalling 154,472 vehicles registered in the United States and Canada for a fuel pump problem that could cause stalling, according to a filing with U.S. safety regulators and BMW.
BMW told regulators that no injuries have been reported. Since 2014, the German-based company has conducted safety recall campaigns in China, Japan and South Korea for the same issue, according to a filing posted on Friday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Of the vehicles recalled in North America, 88 percent are registered in the United States.
BMW is recalling certain vehicles in the United States and Canada for model years 2007-2012. Among them in the United States are the X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, according to the filing.
Also the 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles.
BMW will notify owners and dealers to replace a fuel pump module free of charge beginning in early December. BMW owners can call BMW customer service for details.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the specific issue causing the BMW recall in North America?
What is the specific issue causing the BMW recall in North America?
The recall is due to a fuel pump problem. This issue could potentially cause the vehicles to stall while being driven, creating a safety concern for owners of the affected models.
Q.Which other regions have experienced similar BMW recalls for the same problem?
Which other regions have experienced similar BMW recalls for the same problem?
BMW has previously conducted safety recall campaigns in several other international markets. Since 2014, similar recalls for the same fuel pump issue have occurred in China, Japan, and South Korea.
Q.When will owners of the affected vehicles be notified about the recall process?
When will owners of the affected vehicles be notified about the recall process?
BMW plans to notify owners and dealers about the recall beginning in early December. The fuel pump module will be replaced free of charge for all affected vehicles once the process starts.
Q.What proportion of the recalled vehicles are located in the United States?
What proportion of the recalled vehicles are located in the United States?
Out of the total number of vehicles being recalled in North America, the vast majority are registered in the United States. Specifically, 88 percent of the recalled vehicles are located there.